Simon Transportation Ltd

Long Haul Truck Driver

Job description

Tasks

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Communication Systems Experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation

Personal Suitability

  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Security and Safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/Travel Experience

  • Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding

Work Setting

  • Various locations

Language

  • English

* If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.


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